Costuming Programming
Costuming programming covering topics of interest for all levels of costumers, from Novice to Master, including a special Makeup Workshop by Special Effects makeup professional Rich Williamson, owner of Pierre’s Costumes of Philadelphia, a member of the National Costumers Association.
Costuming Programming Head - Rob Himmelsbach costuming@philcon.org
Masquerade Coordinator - Sandy Swank - masquerade@philcon.org
Costuming Panel Schedule:
Sat 10:00AM in Room Salon K -- Hey! Let's put on a show! (#123)
How to make a sci-fi con masquerade happen. What goes into the planning and process; what do you need, and what do you budget? And What do you Wear?
Sat 10:00AM in Room ALL LIBERTY -- Masquerade: Rehersal (#125)
Sat 11:00AM in Room 404 -- Historical Costumes & Fantasy (#122)
Many fantasy authors base the clothes of their creation on actual historical times and places. How can you achieve the right look without (too much) pain?
Sat 12:00PM in Room 404 -- How to move on stage (#119)
Work that costume, girlfriend! For the less experienced, how to make maximum use of your masquerade stage time. Let the Audience (and the Judges!) see what you've got!
Sat 1:00PM in Room 404 -- What do the Masquerade Judges Look For? (#118)
What makes a good costume and what are the Judges looking to see you do with it?
Sat 2:00PM in Room Salon K -- Special Effects Makeup Workshop (#26)
A one hour demonstration of special effects makeup techniques by Rich Williamson, a professional in the field and owner of Pierre's Costumes. Limited to 30 people (please pre-register at the Masquerade registration desk); our talented presenter will also have kits of basic supplies available for sale.
Sat 8:00PM in Room ALL LIBERTY -- Masquerade (#85)
Sun 11:00AM in Room 404 -- Masquerade: Debriefing (#120)
What did we do right? Wrong? Sideways? Help us make it better next year!
Sun 12:00PM in Room 404 -- The Hall Costume: Threat or Menace? (#121)
What NOT to wear in the halls and why; also a goodish bit about what DOES work and how to be comfortable running about in it!
Masquerade
Once again, the Philcon Masquerade will be held on Saturday evening in the Liberty Ballroom, with judging according to International Costumer's Guild guidelines. The Masquerade Director this year is Sandy Swank, a past president of the local ICG chapter, the Lunatic Phrynge.
There will be workmanship judging in the Masquerade Green Room (Independence Rooms) for costumer's who want the fine detail work examined up-close-and-personal, as well as the performance judging by a Panel of Expert Judges.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Historical entries are encouraged, but please remember that there is no open mike; music, dialogue, voice over, etc. must be on tape, or clearly written for the MC to read during the performance. Performance should take no longer than one (1) minute, unless special permission is requested in advance of the Masquerade Director.
Philcon encourages the wearing of hall costumes (street legal and conforming to weapons policy, please!) and will have several roaming judges handing out award ribbons in the public areas of the conference.
We will also feature costuming programming covering topics of interest for all levels of costumers, from Novice to Master, including a special Makeup Workshop by Special Effects makeup professional Rich Williamson, owner of Pierre's Costumes of Philadelphia, a member of the National Costumers Association.
Masquerade Registration at the con will open Friday from 6PM until 9PM and will re-open Saturday from 10AM until it closes at 4PM. All registrations must be completed and received by 4PM on Saturday for a contestant to compete.
For more information, contact:
Sandy Swank - masquerade@philcon.org
246 W Upsal St., Apt. F-303
Philadelphia PA 19119
Weapons Policy
No Weapons: i.e. guns, gun replicas, swords, knives, lasers, model lasers or anything that could be perceived as a weapon by the public will be permitted at Philcon. The Philcon Committee has the final say on what constitutes a weapon. Unfortunately, we must reserve the right to revoke the membership of anyone who refuses to comply with this policy. The only exception is for registered participants of the Masquerade, who may wear a weapon, excepting guns and operational lasers, from one-half hour before to one-half hour after the Masquerade. All Masquerade weapons must be affixed to the costume. Participants may use (draw, brandish, gesticulate with or otherwise waggle about) weapons as part of their performance onstage, but at no other time.
Lunatic Phrynge
The Lunatic Phrynge is the Philadelphia Area (Greater Delaware Valley) chapter of the International Costumer's Guild. For more information, please pick up a flyer or see one of our members at the Masquerade Registration Table.
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